Chicago Bears receiver Alshon Jeffery might be looking at playing the 2016 season under the franchise tag. According to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, the Bears and Jeffery remain far apart on negotiating a long-term deal ahead of the July 15th deadline for franchise-tagged players to sign new deals. “There’s not a lot of confidence,” […]

Bears receivers coach Curtis Johnson believes 2015 first-round pick Kevin White has the physical skills of Andre Johnson and the hands of Reggie Wayne. “Kevin White was one of the better receivers I’ve seen coming out,” Johnson said, via ESPN. “He reminded me of some of the guys I had in Miami. He reminded me […]

The Chicago Bears have been widely tied to a potential trade for New York Jets defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson, but one respected beat writer in the Windy City believes a deal between the two clubs remains a long shot. Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune believes “chances are slim” Bears general manager Ryan Pace would include […]

Quietly, general manager Ryan Pace and the Chicago Bears have become big winners of the early free agency period. The Bears haven’t made many splash moves, and veteran Matt Forte—the team’s heart and soul for over a half-decade—departed Chicago for the New York Jets. But winning free agency doesn’t always mean spending the most money or […]

Julius Peppers is coming back to play for the Green Bay Packers in 2016, and he wants a former teammate to join him. According to Rob Demovsky of ESPN, Peppers has been “trying to recruit” free-agent running back Matt Forte, who played with Peppers in Chicago from 2010-13. Peppers left the Bears and signed with […]

The veteran cuts are already rolling in around the NFL, with Chris Long, Mario Williams, Arian Foster, Antonio Cromartie and Roddy White already among the biggest cap casualties. Teams still aren’t done trimming the fat. Here are 10 others who are likely to be cut before the start of the NFL’s new league year: QB […]

NFL teams gave a version of the franchise tag to 10 different players before Tuesday’s deadline. The tag comes in three forms—exclusive, non-exclusive and transition—and is used by teams to either keep a free agent off the market or control if the player is allowed to sign elsewhere. The one-year tender is valued using the average of […]

Don’t expect Chicago Bears receiver Alshon Jeffery—arguably the most talented offensive player in this year’s free agency class—to hit the open market next month. Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reported something similar, stating the Bears are “expected to retain Jeffery,” either on a long-term deal or via the franchise tag. “We’re actively and aggressively […]

Recently released defensive end Chris Long may soon find a new home with one of the NFL’s Super Bowl favorites. According to Peter King of MMQB.com, Long is already being “pursued aggressively by contenders” after the Los Angeles Rams cut him in a cap move last week. An eight-year NFL veteran, he is free to sign with […]

Defensive end Jared Allen announced his retirement from the NFL on Thursday, using a

The next two games of the 2015 NFL season will determine who plays for Super Bowl 50 in Santa Clara. The Denver Broncos host the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game on Saturday, while the Arizona Cardinals travel to face the Carolina Panthers in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday. Here is a look […]